Gravel Sea Cucumber - Neopentadactyla mixta

Gravel Sea Cucumbers, Neopentadactyla mixta, can occur in large numbers in current swept areas of coarse sand and gravel. Passing particles stick to the tentacles which are periodically curled inwards in turn and licked clean by the mouth parts. That is what is happening here in the picture with the arm at about seven o'clock..

Gravel Sea Cucumber - Neopentadactyla mixta

Gravel Sea Cucumbers, Neopentadactyla mixta, can occur in large numbers in current swept areas of coarse sand and gravel. Passing particles stick to the tentacles which are periodically curled inwards in turn and licked clean by the mouth parts. That is what is happening here in the picture with the arm at about seven o'clock..

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St. Abbs Marine Reserve, Berwickshire. E. Scotland

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Gravel Sea Cucumber - Neopentadactyla mixta

Gravel Sea Cucumbers, Neopentadactyla mixta, can occur in large numbers in current swept areas of coarse sand and gravel. Passing particles stick to the tentacles which are periodically curled inwards in turn and licked clean by the mouth parts. That is what is happening here in the picture with the arm at about seven o'clock..